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Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

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About

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward lies in the eastern part of the Wakefield district, bordering the county of South Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, containing the historic village of Ackworth and the larger settlements of North Elmsall and Upton. The landscape is characterised by a mix of older housing estates and more recent developments, with pockets of agricultural land and green space between the communities. Local amenities are focused around the main roads and shopping precincts serving the resident population.

The ward includes the site of Ackworth School, a Quaker boarding school founded in the 18th century, whose historic buildings form a central part of the village. Economic activity is largely centred on retail and services, with some light industry present. Transport connections are provided by the A638 road and nearby rail links at South Elmsall. The overall character is that of separate settlements which have grown together, retaining distinct village centres within a predominantly suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton is £48,971 per year. There are 9 schools in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton is home to around 17,542 people, with a population density of about 372.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Population
17,542
Population density
372 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.34(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.28(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.26(+21%)
Shoplifting
8.09(-6%)
Public order
7.75(-14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,525
94.2%
Other White
476
2.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.35%
Irish
60
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.34%
Total population: 17,543

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,086
28.45%
No qualifications
3,119
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
2,456
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,087
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,397
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 14,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,783
36.78%
Owns with a mortgage
2,663
35.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
880
11.63%
Social rents from council
628
8.3%
Other social rented
388
5.13%
Total households: 7,567

Property prices in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£321,750
Flats1£105,000
Semi-Detached83£200,000
Terraced75£165,000

10 years median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

All postcodes in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF83EB

Doncaster Road

WF91FP

Amber Close

WF77LS

School Farm Lane

WF77DQ

Rhyddings Drive

WF41QH

Doncaster Road

WF77ET

Pontefract Road

WF77FJ

Mill Lane

WF77JG

Woodleigh Crescent

WF91BZ

Beacon View

WF91EQ

Wrangbrook Road

WF91LA

Clayton Avenue

WF77NH

Mill Lane

WF77NL

Hillside Road

WF83EL

Pontefract Road

WF92UD

Rowe Close

WF77BT

Keswick View

WF77PW

Cricketers Close

WF83EE

Doncaster Road

WF91AF

Main Street

WF91DP

Rose Avenue

WF92US

Almond Close

WF41QE

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF77GB

Blue Bell Gardens

WF77HP

Station Road

WF77QD

Mill Gate

WF41QA

Doncaster Road

WF77FW

Parkers Way

WF83EF

Rigg Lane

WF91DF

Common Lane

WF91ET

Malton Road

WF91HQ

High Street

WF91LL

Sheepwalk Lane

WF91PL

Mason Close

WF92DX

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92UH

Minsthorpe Lane

WF41QP

Moorhouse Lane

WF41QU

Garmil Lane

WF77EN

Wentworth Mews

WF77FS

Pontefract Road

WF77NG

Mill Lane

WF77NR

Villa Close

WF77QU

Loughrigg Walk

WF83HB

Darning Lane

WF91BP

Third Avenue

WF91DA

Quarry Lane

WF91EN

Main Street

WF77BA

Linden Terrace

WF77DH

Rhyddings Avenue

WF77EL

Pontefract Road

WF77HH

Station Road

WF77JS

Hardakers Lane

WF91HJ

New Lane

WF92XS

Elmsall Way

WF77FN

Outfield Drive

WF77JY

Hardakers Lane

WF83JF

Great North Road

WF91BW

Second Avenue

WF91DT

East Avenue

WF91FN

Jade Way

WF91QA

Orchard Court

WF77NW

Mill Lane

WF91FG

Harewood Lane

WF91LY

Sheepwalk Lane

WF91NH

Beacon Hill

WF83EY

Hadrian Close

WF91JL

Main Street

WF92NT

Eaton Walk

WF41RF

Hill Top Lane

WF77PN

Mill Gate

WF91EU

Cross Street

WF91HA

School Street

WF91NT

Orchid Crest

WF76ES

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF77DD

Doncaster Road

WF77ED

Pontefract Road

WF77LQ

Hill Drive

WF77PL

Beverley Garth

WF91EB

Common Lane

WF91ER

School Street

WF91FQ

Pearl Court

WF91FU

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF77FP

Camplin Close

WF77HB

Brookfield Drive

WF91EW

Strickland Road

WF92XP

Newbury Drive

WF77FG

Woodlock Road

WF77HR

Station Road

WF77NE

Mill Lane

WF91AJ

Main Street

WF91JW

Walmsley Drive

WF91LS

Barnsdale Way

WF91PH

Jacks Way

WF77NS

York Place

WF77QN

Gordonsfield

WF77DF

Wakefield Road

WF77EE

Pontefract Road

WF77LW

Halls Court

WF91LJ

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF91LW

Railway Cottages

WF92XX

Elmsall Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.